Chicago ↔ Hong Kong
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Hong Kong easily. Chicago is 14 hours behind Hong Kong. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:40 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:40 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:40 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Hong Kong Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced, efficient, and highly international. Values both Western efficiency and Eastern heritage.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The best time for calls is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM or 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Avoid the 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch hour. Business is fast and professional; be prepared with your data and ready to make decisions. Like Singapore, punctuality and professional titles are highly respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Country | USA | China |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 22.32, 114.17 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 7,687,000 |